Quiz about Nutrients Carbohydrates Fats Proteins

Question 1

What is not a type of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Fiber

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Starch

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Sugar

Question 2

Carbohydrates are the largest part of a healthy diet.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

Which foods do not contain natural sugar?

Accepted Answer

none of the above

Answer

apple

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milk

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strawberry

Question 4

Which health problems is a consequence of eating too much added sugar?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

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overweight

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heart disease

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diabetes

Question 5

Which of these is included in a healthy meal?

Accepted Answer

complex carbohydrates

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sauces, spreads, and gravies that are high in fat and calories

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added sugar

Question 6

What happens if you eat more carbohydrates then your body needs?

Accepted Answer

turns to fat

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becomes DNA

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creates extra energy

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becomes waste

Question 7

Which carbohydrate provides the most bulk to the diet?

Accepted Answer

Fiber

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Fructose

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Lactose

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Sucrose

Question 8

___________ is sugar found in fruit, honey and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

Fructose

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Maltose

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Lactose

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Sucrose

Question 9

When choosing carbohydrates, choose ones low in added ___________.

Accepted Answer

Sugar

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Fiber

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Fat

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Vitamins

Question 10

To stay healthy, you should eat more simple carbohydrates than complex carbohydrates

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 11

Fiber absorbs water like a sponge and helps food move through the large intestine.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 12

Many fruits and vegetables naturally contain sugar

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 13

What type of foods provide dietary fiber?

Accepted Answer

foods from plant sources

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only fruits

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only vegetables

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only grains

Question 14

Non-meat examples of protein include

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beans, legumes, eggs

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broccoli, kale, carrots

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tofu, apples, spinach

Question 15

_ is/are used to build and repair muscle.

Accepted Answer

protein

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carbohydrates

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fiber

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fat

Question 16

What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Eggs

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Meat and Fish

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Nuts and Legumes

Question 17

Amino Acids:

Accepted Answer

are the building blocks from which proteins are made.

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are a type of marinade.

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help transport fats in the body.

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are only found in plants.

Question 18

The PRIMARY function of protein is:

Accepted Answer

to build and repair body tissues.

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to provide energy.

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to regulate body functions.

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to insulate and protect the body.

Question 19

There are 9 calories in every gram of protein.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 20

Soy products, like tofu, are a complete protein that comes from a plant source

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 21

Why is fat an important part of our diet?

Accepted Answer

Because it carries so much energy

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Because it tastes good

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Because it  contains nutrients you can't get from anything else

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Because it contain oxygen atoms

Question 22

Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

ice cream

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purified water

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whole wheat bread

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broccoli

Question 23

If you eat too much saturated fat, cholesterol might build up:

Accepted Answer

in your veins and arteries

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in your brain

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in your liver

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in your bones

Question 24

What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid

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Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid

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Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products

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Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats

Question 25

A product that contains lots of hydrogenated oils is probably rich in:

Accepted Answer

Trans fat

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Saturated fat

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Unsaturated fat

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Monosaturated fat

Question 26

Why shouldn't you worry about getting enough fat in your diet?

Accepted Answer

Because it's found in so many foods

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Because all fat is bad for you

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Because you don't need any fat in your diet at all

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Because you can take it as a vitamin if you don't eat it

Question 27

Saturated fats turn into a solid at room temperature.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 28

Which is an example of a Trans-fat?

Accepted Answer

Brownie

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Walnuts

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Avocado

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Vegetable Oil

Question 29

What is the function of fats in the body?

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

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Surrounds all cell membranes

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Cushions and protects vital organs

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Provides a layer of insulation under the skin

Question 30

Which are healthy fat sources?

Accepted Answer

Avocado, Nuts, Salmon

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Hamburger, Fried Chicken, Donuts

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Brownies, Cookies, Chips

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French Fries, Pizza, Cupcakes

Question 31

Too much fat can cause...

Accepted Answer

Heart Disease

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Osteoporosis

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Acne

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Nothing

Question 32

If you don't get Carbs, fat serves as a source of energy

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 33

What are the 3 types of Carbohydrates?

Choose all that apply

Accepted Answer

Sugar

Accepted Answer

Starch

Accepted Answer

Fiber

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Caffeine

Question 34

What is a "simple" carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

Sugar

Answer

Fiber

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Starch

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Sodium

Question 35

What is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

Potato

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Chicken

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Chocolate bar

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2% Milk

Question 36

What is a calorie?

Accepted Answer

measurement of energy

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One of the 6 main nutrients

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A type of fat

Answer

Only found in animal products

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